Garlic (noun)

1. A strong-smelling bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking.
2. The edible bulb of an herb related to the onion, having a pungent taste and smell.

Origin:

From old english garleċ, from proto-germanic *garlek-, from proto-indo-european *ǵréh₁lek-.

Examples:

1. I love adding garlic to my pasta sauce.
2. He minced the garlic and added it to the pan.
3. She cut the garlic into thin slices for a salad.
4. The garlic bread was warm and buttery.
5. The smell of frying garlic filled the kitchen.